The Adventures of Brown D. Kayla
Chapter 6: A Hovering Island?
The teen trio sprinted on top of the scarlet covered flat roofs. As they escaped, young Kayla felt disturbed of what Kira said. The news frightens them a bit as well. After a couple free falling and leaps, they reached the motel. They locked the door, windows and even closed the shades. Kayla went to the fridge to get a glass of tropical punch and sat on the sturdy chair. Paige on the other hand felt somewhat angry and said...
"Lily, you need to keep your mouth shut! We could have been killed by that mob or even worse." Paige said.
"Sorry, sis, but he's lying, I know it. He'd covered his tracks and the murder..." Lily said humbly.
"Everyone saw it. It's just that no cares about it. In this part of the island, the moon goddess is the enemy, so..." Paige said caring.
Kayla sighed, and took off her jacket. She then gets back to the fridge and got another glass of punch and made herself a sandwich. She ate the sandwich silently and quickly. She smiled and got back on the chair.
"Thanks Lily for the tour. It was..." I paused, "interesting."
"Thanks? Wait! You're not worried? You're not going to say anything? You didn't even talk while we escaped." Lily said surprised.
"You're right. I'm a tad worried about this island. Actually, I want to investigate what really happened historically. I think Kira was partially telling the truth. He was confident about what he said, some of it. If I can spend a few more days, I can probably have some answers and stop Kira." I explained.
"So you're on his side?" Lily asked a bit unsatisfied.
"No, I never said that. All I said was some parts of his speech was true." I said.
"How do you know?" Lily asked concerned.
"That's why I'm investigating." I said annoyed.
"Kayla, if you're investigating on your own, stay as far away from that priest as possible. I think he'd be having something planned. I don't know, but I have a hunch. He may have a motive to capture you." Paige said firmly.
"Thanks... I'll be careful." I said then laughed.
Lily became quiet most of the time. She asked if she can sleep over, and we answered yes. Paige and I were talking about pirate bounties and start some training because we were pirates and we never battled anyone for like three days so, we needed it. Lily just sat near the corner. We asked if she wants to join, be she'd denied our request. As a teenager, nothing really bothered me about Lily's denied request. Paige and I were awake until one in the morning. We saw Lily asleep on the couch like an angel. I put a blanket to cover her and we just walked sluggishly to our beds.
The Next Morning...
Lily was acting unusual. She sort of begged us to get out of the island. I was tired , because Paige was snoring half of the night.
"Lily, what's the matter? Are you sick or something?" Paige asked still sleepy.
"No... Lily, do have something that you didn't tell us from the tour last night?" I said sternly.
"No... Yes... Maybe?" she said nervous and guilty.
"Lily..." I said firmly.
"I should have told you this, but... When you said that you wanted to investigate the island for facts and stuff? Well, yesterday was the last day to leave the island." She confessed.
"What are talking about? If you're talking about a ferry or a cruise ship then, we have our own boat to travel." Paige said a little paranoid.
"No it's not that... Isla Del Dios Sol y Luna Diosa is a floating island. Every four months it floats up in the air." She confessed more.
Our mouths dropped fast.
"How can it float?" Paige yelled.
"I heard of sky islands before, but this is not one of them." I said.
"Okay, let me give you a mini-science lesson. The sun and the moon have gravitational pulls. Apparently, the island is close to both lunar and solar gravitational pulls. Thus, every four months the island levitates 600 feet in the air. It's kind of creepy, but it's cool at the same time." Lily explained.
"Soooooo... How do we get out of here?" Paige asked randomly.
"What are you talking about Paige? We're staying." I said reassuring.
"What do you mean? What about your devil fruit powers? We can escape!" Paige said with hope.
"Paige, I had this power for three years. If you think that we can just jump and land safely in the water, then you have no idea. First, we're 600 feet in the air." Kayla said.
"Also, there's jagged rocks where the island's at. You're not going anywhere, sis. Besides it won't be long. It's about a week." Lily said on the bright side.
'A WEEK!" Paige shouted, "WHAT THE HELL?"
"Well, this is troublesome. We won't continue our adventure until next week Thursday at the latest. Paige, I thought you wanted to stay a little while, too. You said..." just as I about to continue Paige shushed me.
"Okay, I'll cope with the situation." Paige said reluctantly.
"Well, let's eat!" Kayla spoke happily.
"May I help?"Lily said softly.
Paige looked at her with distaste as she walked briskly to the oak wood table.
"You can help..." I spoke sweetly.
"Thank you, Kayla. I'm so sorry for not telling you this. I should have but... I like you guys. I never seen two girls like you who actually..." she said humbly, "I don't know how to put this, but believe me. No one has believed me. Not even my parents believed me. They think I'm mad or gone insane, but you two..." she said in tears.
"Nah, I just foresaw something ominous. If the god he worships wants to kill everyone who doesn't comply, well it's just stupid and ridiculous." Kayla said smartly.
Breakfast took two hours and thirty minutes to make. Why? Lily wants her pancakes to be the best. She told me to get rid of the soymilk and get buttermilk. Then, she told me that I cooked the eggs wrong. What's worse is that Paige was complaining that breakfast was too long. She said that she would rather go to a café than make breakfast at the motel.
"More salt she says! Less pepper she says! My gosh, if I have to do another batch, I'm gonna strangle her. "I thought.
Even though breakfast was long, it was better. The smell of the pancakes makes my mouth water. Paige was definitely drooling like a passing river when the pancakes were on the table. The eggs with peppers and onions were adequate. After eating, I assigned Paige to do the dishes.
"But that's not fair!" she whined.
"Be quiet, Paige. It's not a lot either. You have Lily to help you. I'm gonna find some info on the island." I said.
"Be careful..." Lily said with a sprinkle of hope.
"Don't let Kira catch you." Paige said.
"Don't worry. I'll have my baby Den-Den Mushi and you have one, too. If something happens, I'll call you." I said determined.
"Bye! Have a great time!" both girls said.
I started my journey, and my first spot was the historic ruins. I'd searched for it a while, but finally I saw it. The ruins were like autumn forest with broken walls, dilapidated towns, and worn out pillars. I smiled as I walked closer to the pillars. As I was about to touch it, a white hand appeared in the distance. I gasped; it was the priest...Kira.
"Well, my angel, it seems our paths crossed again. "He said calmly.
"What do you want from me?" I asked aggressively.
"Oh, nothing. I just want to see if my angel's okay." He said sweetly.
"I'm not your angel!" I said with anger, "Leave me alone. I have important business to do and you're interrupting my investigation."
"You mean the real secret of this island." He said with an evil grin.
"Yeah so, what you going to do about it?" I said stupidly, "Agua Ataud!"
A huge amount of water surrounded his body. It was filled with water. I thought this was the end for him or at least that's what I thought. But he smiled and looked at me straight. I realized that he was not an ordinary priest. For some reason, the coffin of water burst, and I looked confused and at the same time in awe.
"Kayla, let me tell you something. You see, I too, have devil fruit power. My power is full of air. With my Wind-Wind powers, water is useless." He explained.
"I'm still gonna stop you! Agua burbujas!" I shouted.
Kira still smiled at me and without a word he slashed my water bubble.
"Crap! This guy... This guy's tough! I don't think I could beat him!" I thought in serious trouble.
I'd tried to reach in my back pocket to my Den-Den Mushi.
"Paige, can you hear me? It's me Kayla! It's Kira!" I yelled.
There was nothing but static...
"PAIGE!" I yelled harder.
It was too late... He grabbed my baby Den-Den Mushi and crushed it.
"Your friends can't help you now, my angel. Now, come into the Light, my dear." He said softly.
My eyes were weak and my head was dizzy. I felt nauseous and about to vomit, but something told me not to. I was going to be kidnapped by Kira... Therefore, I fainted on a pile of autumn leaves.
5 minutes before the call...
"Finally, the dishes are done! Well, Lily you're right. You are a excellent dish washer." Paige said joyfully.
"Thank you... It's the least that I can do." She said.
"Ring! Ring! Ring! Ring! RING!" the Den-Den Mushi rang.
"Oh it must be Kayla." Paige said as she got the phone, "Hello?"
After a few seconds, Paige dropped the Den-Den Mushi instantly.
"Paige? What happened?" Lily said very tense.
Paige turned around with a shocked face and said, "Kira... He got Kayla!"
End of Chapter 6